Hawaiian Cocktail

Name: Hawaiian Cocktail
Prep time: 4 min
Total time: 4 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: Triple sec (40%) — 15 ml (1/2 oz); White rum — 15 ml (1/2 oz); Coconut rum liqueur (35-40% alc./vol.) — 60 ml (2 oz); Orange juice (freshly squeezed) — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz); Pineapple juice — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz); Lime juice (freshly squeezed) — 30 ml (1 oz); Sugar syrup — 15 ml (1/2 oz); Cream of coconut (e.g., Coco Lopez, Re'al etc.) — 30 ml (1 oz)

Blend ∙ 4 min ∙ 7.7% ABV ∙

The Hawaiian Cocktail is a blended rum drink of coconut rum, white rum, and triple sec with cream of coconut and tropical juices, served in a hurricane glass. Frothy and slushy from the crushed ice, it pours thick and creamy with a bright citrus tang cutting through the rich, velvety sweetness on the finish.

Ingredients

Servings

Garnish

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Blend all ingredients with 2 scoops crushed ice: Triple sec 15 mlWhite rum 15 mlCoconut rum liqueur 60 mlOrange juice 45 mlPineapple juice 45 mlLime juice 30 mlSugar syrup 15 mlCream of coconut 30 ml
Pour into the chilled glass
Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry

Tips

Pre-chill the glass before blending so the frozen drink doesn't start melting the moment it's poured.
Use freshly squeezed orange and lime juice — bottled juice flattens the tropical brightness this drink relies on.
Blend with crushed, not cubed, ice so the two scoops break down fully into a smooth, even slush.
Strain promptly after blending; the mix separates and turns watery if it sits before serving.

FAQ

What cocktails are served at a luau party?

Tropical, fruit-forward blended drinks built on rum with coconut and pineapple flavors are the norm at a luau. The Hawaiian Cocktail fits that mold directly, blended with crushed ice into a coconut-creamy drink served in a hurricane glass.

What do you drink at a luau party?

Rum-based tropical drinks with coconut and pineapple, blended with ice for a slushy texture, are the standard luau pour. The Hawaiian Cocktail is one such option, built on coconut rum liqueur and blended with crushed ice for that texture.